George Russell given reason to worry by Max Verstappen's dad after Mercedes sack threats The future of George Russell and Max Verstappen's Formula 1 seats is far from secure and could soon see the two stars competing for the same spot.
It's widely known Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff is a fan of the Dutchman, who could replace Russell if a move to Mercedes was possible this time next year.
Verstappen persevered through a disappointing second half of the season to win a fourth straight world championship, but father Jos once again hinted at an exit amid speculation he could join Mercedes.
And Jos Verstappen has poured fresh fuel on the fire of speculation concerning his son's future at Red Bull after growing disillusioned with their performance in 2024.
Likewise, Russell said in September he hadn't discussed his future with Mercedes but commented: "We’ve always said we will be continuing together for the indefinite future.
